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Business is simply nothing more than making connections with other people. Every smart business person knows, it’s not what you know, it’s who you know. Passing out your business card is part of every good meeting. Well, what if you could pass out your business card to thousands, maybe millions of potential clients and partners, […]

Your professionalism is in question in every day as you do business. One way to quiet some of the questions is by setting your personalized email to reflect your business. Having your name on your web address supported by your business shows your customer that you are ready to do business and treat them with […]

The debate between WordPress and Drupal isn’t much of one when it comes to the majority of bloggers and webmasters. Most will choose WordPress because it’s so easy to use and so popular. There are still many webmasters and bloggers that have never even heard of Drupal. However, Drupal still has its place in the […]

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) sounds a bit like rocket science if you don’t know a lot about the subject. As a website owner, we have to know why SEO is important to the website and what makes the website rank better on Google. SEO is a marketing practice focused on growing visibility in organic (non-paid) […]

I constantly see many web designers making the same mistakes I made, so I hope this article will help web designers and those who have or are going to hire a web designer. So, if you’re building a new website for your company, here are 10 ways to tell if your web designer is terrible. If […]

If you just installed WordPress for the first time, you might be overwhelmed by all of the options available. Familiarizing yourself with the WordPress dashboard is a great investment of your time, as learning your way around will prevent you from wasting time trying to find certain settings or features. If you need help learning […]

As a beginner to search engine optimization (SEO) you need to understand that there is no magic way to rank your web site in the first page of Google, Bing or Yahoo. Search engines are governed by complex algorithms and it takes a lot of effort to convince them that your web site or page […]

Backlinks matter to SEO. Despite the rapid changes in the search landscape, that fact remains true. When coming from the right source, they serve as a vote for your site that says. Quality backlinks serve as legitimacy and relevancy signals to search engines. Low-quality backlinks can actually signal the opposite. That’s why it’s important to […]

When you start looking, you will notice that there’s absolutely no shortage of freelance web designers to collaborate with. Online freelance marketplaces such as Fiverr are packed with these skilled candidates. On top of those, you’re bound to find at least ten or twenty in the nearest town. Now, you’re left with the difficult task of […]

I have had only the best service from ASW Design! Kevin was in touch with me every step of the way in designing my website. Nothing I asked was ever too much work, and I felt like a priority throughout! And... my website was started and completed much faster than expected! I really appreciate such efficient service- thanks guys!!read more

Kevin has an incredible talent where is takes visions to the next level. He's work ethic is like no other I've ever seen and without a doubt one of the most well rounded designers I've had the pleasure of working with on several occasions. He delivers excellence on a platter and never fails in devotion to his projects. 100% all the time every time!read more

Kevin was amazing and understood my design needs completely. He made my website exactly as I wanted and even added some brilliant personal touches and extras i did not even think of. I would recommend Kevin and Advertising Solutions for anyone looking for a professional website.
Well done guys!!!read more

Kevin Ras and ASWD ROCKS! He designed our awesome company website, gave us super fast service and professional advise at an affordable rate for our start-up company. We are extremely happy with his service and he's a pleasant and friendly person to deal with (TelkoFin Consulting).read more

I gave Kevin my content and a one pager mock up with a theme in the form of a business card. He wowed my socks off with his website creation. So professional. Scope changes that I had were corrected asap. Service like this is hard to come by. Well Done!!!read more

REPAYMENT PLAN

How does the repayment plan work?

Upon acceptance of the quotation, we require a 50% deposit payment before the start of the project. The balance or outstanding amount has to be paid after we have completed the project.

With the repayment plan, you are able to repay us the balance or outstanding amount over 3 months. However, failure to make payments will result in immediate suspension of your account.

WEBSITE HOSTING

What is Web Hosting?

When you design a website and want other people to see it, you will need to publish (or upload) it with a web hosting service.

Web hosting services work by storing your website files in high-powered computers (web servers) connected to a very fast network. When someone types in your web address (such as www.advertisingsolutions.co.za), the Internet connects to the web server holding your website files and then transfers your website information back to their computer. From there they can surf and view the pages of your website.

DOMAIN NAME

What is a Domain Name?

A domain name (www.yourcompanyname.co.za) is essentially your company’s Internet address; the same way your company’s street address is used to find your offices, a domain name is used to find your website. Consider this: Pick a domain name that’s memorable and relevant!

NUMBER OF STOCK PHOTOS

Stock photos are professionally taken photographs that we can buy online to use commercially, without having to stress over copy-right issues. It can be used to enhance your website or in marketing material.

Stock photos can save you quite a bit of time and money, as you do not have to hire a photographer just to have some quality images for your website. While stock images cover a broad range of applications, it can be difficult to acquire pictures for a certain niche, or a specific product.

NUMBER OF SLIDES

What is a slider?

A banner slider is comprised of images and text on multiple slides, allowing you to rotate content on a single space on your website. It’s most commonly the first thing you see (apart from the logo and menu) on a website’s home page. The purpose of the slider is to catch the attention of the viewer while being visually appealing and easy to read. It can be used to display selected information, such as promotions or highlighting specific products or services, and can also be used to easily navigate your site.

How many should I use?

This is dependable on the amount of content you have on your website. Small websites that do not have much information 1-2 sliders will be enough. Websites with more pages and content to market will require more sliders to make the navigation of the site easily digestible for the viewer, while promoting certain products or content. We do not recommend more than 5 slides, as we find that most viewers spend a few minutes on your home page before moving on to another page and won’t view more than 5 slides.

WEBSITE TYPE

Standard Website Design

This design is for the general purpose of getting your company’s information out on the internet and reaching potential customers. This does not include an online store/eCommerce, directories or custom development. As we use WordPress, you will also have the option of logging in to your website and doing some small changes yourself if you choose.

Online Store/eCommerce

This design option is for selling your products online, as well as having your information online and reaching potential customers. This includes payment gateway integration such as Payfast and EFT and also includes up to 50 individual products. If you have more products you can simply load them in yourself by logging into the backend of your website, where you can also manage your inventory and take stock. If you have a large selection and would prefer us to do it, we can assist you with loading all your products for an additional fee.

NUMBER OF PAGES

Most websites are comprised of 4 pages, eg: Home, About, Services/Products and Contact.

Your Home page welcomes the viewer, with a general summary of your company and what you have to offer. It also helps the viewer easily navigate your site. Your About page may list company history, your mission and vision, team members, company values or any information regarding your company.

Your Products or Services page is where you expand on the products or services you have. Your Contact page lists all your contact details, such as your physical address, contact number and email address. It is also good to have an enquiry form so potential clients can easily get in contact with you.

These are just the most common pages used, the amount of pages will depend on the amount of information you have.